Salako Emmanuel

Missouri, Nigeria

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

The Insufficient Necessity: The Cost of Nutrition in Nigerian Prisons

1 month ago | dataphyte.com | Salako Emmanuel

In January 2025, the Federal Government announced a 50% increase in the daily feeding allowance for inmates in Nigerian correctional facilities, raising it from ₦750 to ₦1,125 per inmate. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, directed the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to ensure that the additional funds translate into better meals and healthier living conditions for inmates. However, the government’s increase in feeding allowance was necessary but insufficient.
Burden, Billing, and Budget in Nigeria’s Healthcare Sector

1 month ago | dataphyte.com | Salako Emmanuel

Only an estimated 19 million Nigerians equivalent to 9.5% of Nigeria’s 200 million population were covered by health insurance, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s 2024 State of Health of Nigerians Report. Pocket Science is a reader-supported publication.
Living Wage for Retired Low-Income Pensioners: Real Relief for the Retired?

1 month ago | dataphyte.com | Salako Emmanuel

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a ₦758 billion bond to clear outstanding liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). As part of this initiative, ₦107 billion has been allocated to provide a living wage for retired low-income pensioners. Pocket Science is a reader-supported publication.
How ‘affordable and convenient’ is the new FMBN mortgage ceiling?

1 month ago | dataphyte.com | Salako Emmanuel

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has raised the mortgage ceiling for its National Housing Fund (NHF) from ₦15 million to ₦50 million to help bridge Nigeria’s housing deficit. The announcement was made at the 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair, held from February 14 to 23, 2025.
Household Sentiment Improves in CBN survey

2 months ago | dataphyte.com | Salako Emmanuel

The Central Bank of Nigeria recently released its Household Expectation Survey for January 2025. The survey, which is conducted monthly, samples around 1,600 households to investigate their financial priorities and find out their expectations for the economy in the coming months. The first thing to note about the report is the improvement of sentiment. Though it is still negative overall at -23.5, it has shown a strong improvement from a low point of -44 points in August 2024.
Valentine’s Day: “All about gifts, less about love”

2 months ago | dataphyte.com | Salako Emmanuel

With Valentine’s Day coming on Friday, February 14th and many lovers planning to surprise their partners, we sampled six people who shared their plans for Valentine’s Day. For 80% of them, the celebration of Valentine’s Day is determined by economic realities and relationship status. If you have a promising relationship but the economic reality is not favourable, you would likely let the day slide, as we found out.
How Trump’s tariffs might affect Nigeria’s consumer market

2 months ago | dataphyte.com | Salako Emmanuel

Donald Trump’s tariff announcements sent shockwaves through the rest of the world, beginning in the U.S. where the Dow Jones Index lost 500 points. A 25% tariff was placed on imports from Canada and Mexico, while a 10% tariff targeted Chinese goods, including textiles and electronics. Within hours of the announcement, these three countries responded with retaliatory tariffs, leading to trade war and raising concerns about inflation.
Intern’s Diary: Thrilled about my growth and newfound confidence

2 months ago | campusreporter.africa | Salako Emmanuel

In December 2024, my three-month internship supported by the Next Gen Internship Programme of the Centre for Journalism and Innovation Development (CJID) officially came to an end. Over the past two months, I have shared my journey and experiences at the end of each month, and, now, I want to reflect on my final chapter. October through November 2024 was a learning curve for me.
How energy poverty keeps Nigerians poor

2 months ago | dataphyte.com | Salako Emmanuel

At present, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, to attend the African Energy Summit. He will also endorse the Dar Es Salam energy declaration. The African Energy Summit will focus on expanding electricity access to 300 million people in Africa and improving the continent’s energy sector by 2030. Along with many African leaders, Tinubu will climb the stage to share Nigeria’s plan towards achieving universal access to energy.
Please Hold While We Adjust Your Tariff

Jan 21, 2025 | dataphyte.com | Salako Emmanuel

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has agreed to a 50% tariff hike for telecommunication operators. Last week, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, shared on national television that the federal government would not allow the commission to increase tariffs by more than 60%.